A Dinner with Iconic Wine Producer Brian Croser AO
Friday 27 February
Join us for an extraordinary wine dinner with Brian Croser AO, founder of celebrated Australian wineries Petaluma, Croser and Tapanappa Wines. Awarded Decanter Man of the Year in 2004, Viticulturist of the Year from Gourmet Traveller Wine in 2016, and inducted into the James Halliday Hall of Fame in 2025, Brian is a pioneer of terroir-driven viticulture in Australia. This is a rare chance to meet the man who spearheaded world-class, site-specific excellence in Australian winemaking.
Brian will share stories from his remarkable journey - from planting the first modern vineyard in Piccadilly Valley to crafting Tapanappa’s acclaimed wines from South Australia’s most distinguished sites. Discover the philosophy behind his legacy and taste the wines that define it.
On the night, expect an experience featuring:
Four-course menu curated by Executive Chef/Proprietor Nino Zoccali
Paired Tapanappa premium wines from all three of their distinguished vineyards
Hosted in the elegant surrounds of The Restaurant Pendolino
Engage in conversation with Brian Croser AO and explore the stories behind each vineyard and vintage.
This is more than a dinner - it’s a masterclass in Australian wine history, terroir, and craftsmanship, guided by one of its greats.
$250 per person
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BRIAN CROSER WINE DINNER MENU
SNACKS ON ARRIVAL
Salsiccia in Camicia - Perigord Black Truffle, Victorian Free-Range Pork & Bannockburn Hen Sausage Rolls, Walnut Salsa Bianca
Tramezzini Di Gamberi - King Prawn & Buffalo Ricotta Rye Cocktail sandwiches
ENTRÉE
Tartara Di Trota – Snowy River Rainbow Trout Tartare, Bravo Apple, Kohlrabi, Root Vegetable Salad, Garum, 2025 Cobram Estate Premiere EVOO
PASTA
Agnolotti Piemontesi al formaggio - Piedmontese Robiola Mixed Cheese Agnolotti, Pepe Saya Cultured Burnt Marjoram & Rosemary Butter, Hazelnuts
MAIN
Controfiletto - Charcoal-Grilled Cape Grim Free Range Grass-Fed Beef Sirloin, King Edward Potato Tortino, Fioretto Red Wine Cultured Butter
*Served with Patate Sfiziose and insalata di giardino sides
FORMAGGI
Assorted cheese selection - Served with Fresh Pear, Grape Marmalade, selection of house-made Carta di Musica, Grissini and Fruit bread